Carl Albert State College
Carl Albert State College (CASC) is located in Poteau, Oklahoma. CASC was established back in 1933as Poteau Junior College and then became Poteau Community College after that. It changed to its current name in 1971 to honor former Speaker of the House Carl Albert. There are approximately 3300 students enrolled in the school currently. Students at CASC will be able to enjoy 28 different academic programs with many associate’s degrees and certificates being available. The school provides everyone in the community with access to affordable education that helps students to foster success in their lives.
The CASC nursing program has remained a consistently popular option at this school. This school has an associate’s degree in nursing program that has helped to produce many successful nurses over the years. There will also be LPN-to-RN advanced placement options for those who qualify. Students will be able to hone their craft at CASC in order to find success in their professional careers. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. The CASC nursing program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students2,068 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 19 |
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Tulsa Community College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 11/01/1985 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $80/credit | |
| In State Students | $80/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $202/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $9,090 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $14,140 |
| BSN | 125 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $25,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 87% of Carl Albert State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 62% | $4,910 |
| Other Federal Grant | 27% | $2,172 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $2,026 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $2,372 |
| Federal Student Loans | 18% | $3,681 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,897
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,686 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,757 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,769 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,536 |
| Over $110,000$8,990 |
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Student Population
2,068
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,376
Women
692
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
54% |
|
Two or more races |
11% |
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Hispanic |
8% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Oklahoma state board of nursing.
